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Pope names St. Gregory of Narek a doctor of the church

A 10th-century Armenian monk has been named among the doctors of the church.

Longtime worker for migrants says challenges more urgent than ever

Thirty-five years ago, when John Klink was working for Catholic Relief Services in Yemen, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata came to visit her Missionaries of Charities there.

Yardley woman named to lead Communicators for Women Religious

Eileen Dickerson has been elected board chair for the organization of personnel responsible for communications for congregations of Catholic sisters.

Before World Meeting of Families, parishes prepare for its aftermath

The Philadelphia Archdiocese is offering parishes training programs for faith formation and marriage ministry in anticipation of renewed interest in the Church and more people coming to parishes after the papal visit in September.

Today’s teaching on the family

See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”

Praying Lent: Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

A daily meditation courtesy of Creighton Online Ministries.

Catholic aid group pledges $2.8 million to help Christians in Syria

Refugees among the estimated 12.2 million people affected by the war in Syria fear identifying themselves as Christians seeking aid because of reprisals from Islamic State militants.

St. Cyprian Parish hosts Lenten Revival

Redemptorist Father Maurice J. Nutt of New Orleans will lead the revival that will include Scripture study, liturgical dancers, testimonies, blessings and youth and adult choirs.

Finding peace of mind during Lent

Fasting is fine for getting in spiritual shape, writes Father Eugene Hemrick. But to dispel anxiety, follow Christ's advice and look at the heart, more than the belly.

Notre Dame Sisters mark 20-year partnership with AmeriCorps

Volunteers of the service organization in Maryland and a group of 400 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur see challenges similar to the order's missionary work in the 19th century.